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What Time Zone Is Québec State?

Québec State uses 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), AST (UTC−4). Toronto is on EST.

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America/Toronto

Time zones in Québec State

Time zoneOffset nowLocal timeMain areas
Eastern Standard Time (EST)UTC−5--:--Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton, Quebec, Kitchener
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)UTC−4--:--America/Puerto_Rico

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Main time zone of Québec State

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Toronto
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Daylight saving time in Québec State

2026

  • 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

2027

  • 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

Québec State time zone FAQ

What time zone is Québec State in?

Québec State spans 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), AST (UTC−4).

Which areas of Québec State use each time zone?

EST: Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton. AST: America/Puerto_Rico

Does all of Québec State observe daylight saving time?

No. EST change, while AST stay the same all year.

Current time in Québec State

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.